Italy captain Gigi Buffon is confident Mario Balotelli “would find space” in the Azzurri squad if he continues his current Nice form.
The striker has rediscovered his scoring touch and calm in Ligue 1, but still hasn’t been recalled for international duty.
“Balotelli is going through a strong period of form, so if he were to continue like this, he would find space, as always,” Buffon told Sky Sport Italia.
Would the ‘senators’ of the team accept SuperMario back after the tension of the 2014 World Cup?
Italy captain Gigi Buffon is confident Mario Balotelli “would find space” in the Azzurri squad if he continues his current Nice form.
The striker has rediscovered his scoring touch and calm in Ligue 1, but still hasn’t been recalled for international duty.
“Balotelli is going through a strong period of form, so if he were to continue like this, he would find space, as always,” Buffon told Sky Sport Italia.
Would the ‘senators’ of the team accept SuperMario back after the tension of the 2014 World Cup?
“There are no senators in a locker room or players with more power than others, it is simply a group. Every player within the locker room must do his best for his teammates.”
Italy face Spain tomorrow in a World Cup qualifier just three months after beating them 2-0 in Euro 2016.
“I hope the elements and ingredients we used in the Paris match have remained intact. We want to prove our worth with courage and the spirit of sacrifice.
“We must play without arrogance, as that would be a huge mistake. We are talking about a game that will have a big impact on qualification and the final group table.”